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sh

Pronunciation: [ʃ]

Word

Learn how to use sh in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(interjection) a way to ask someone to be quiet or to pay attention. When you want to hear something better or when others are being loud, you say 'sh' to ask for silence.

Example

Sh, I can hear something interesting!

Example

I didn't want to say 'sh' because everyone was already quiet.

Example

Did you say 'sh' when the movie started?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to tell someone to be quiet. When you want someone to stop talking, you might say 'sh' or 'shh'.

Example

She shushed me softly when I spoke too loudly.

Example

He didn't shush anyone, so the noise continued.

Example

Did you shush the kids during the story?

How to pronounce sh

Pronunciation: [ʃ]

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